MUSKEGON COUNTY — Thousands of amateur radio operators are going to gather later this month to 'ham' it up.

The public is invited to attend a ham radio demonstration from noon to 7 p.m. on Jan. 28 during a "Winter Field Day" at the Muskegon Conservation Club, 1921 Lake, in North Muskegon.

The Society for the Preservation of Amateur Radio (SPAR) established the event in 2007 and invited amateur radio operators to participate.

"Using emergency power, ham operators will construct and operate portable emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and backyards across the country. Radio operators will demonstrate long and short range voice, data, and Morse code communications," according to a press release.

The Muskegon County Emergency Communication Services, Inc. and the Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council will be conducting the demonstration.

For more information contact James Duram at 231-638-7010, or jimk8cop@afo.net.